INFRASTRUCTURE and Urban Development Minister Charles Milupi has charged that former president Edgar Lungu continues to shun national functions because he remains bitter from the 2021 election loss. But PF media director Antonio Mwanza says it won’t help the new dawn government to keep bringing the name of the former Head of State into politics, adding that they should let him enjoy his retirement. The former president shunned Independence Day celebrations at State House on Monday, prompting President Hakainde Hichilema to recognise his predecessor’s public service in absentia. Commenting on the development in an interview, Tuesday, Milupi said former president Lungu’s move was an indication that he was not in the office to serve the people. “Since the new dawn...

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